San Miguel asserts mastery of TNT in latest rematch

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San Miguel asserts mastery of TNT in latest rematch
The Beermen go up 2-0 while the KaTropa fall to 1-1

MANILA, Philippines – The San Miguel Beermen prevailed in a heated rematch of last conference’s finals against TNT KaTropa, 97-91, in the elimination round of the 2017 PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday, August 2 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Grand Slam-seeking Beermen, who took their second straight title in June, pulled away late in the fourth quarter with June Mar Fajardo scoring 27 points and 6 rebounds.

Import Wendell McKines had 22 points and 9 rebounds, as Marcio Lassiter and Alex Cabagnot added 16 and 15 markers, respectively, in the win.

Michael Craig Jr led TNT with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Jayson Castro chipped in 14 points and 4 dimes.

San Miguel improved to a 2-0 record while TNT slipped to 1-1. 

Scores: 

San Miguel (97): Fajardo 27, McKines 22, Lassiter 16, Cabagnot 15, Santos 7, Ross 5, Heruela 5, Espinas 0, Rosser 0. 

TNT (91): Craig 16, Castro 14, Pogoy 10, Tautuaa 10, De Ocampo 10, Williams 8, Garcia 8, Semerad 6, Rosario 5, Carey 4, Hernandez 0. 

Quarter scores: 17-24, 40-40, 66-65, 97-91.

– Rappler.com

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